The Snow by Elgar, sung by La Nova singers with Anna Tyrell 1st violin, Hannah Scott 2nd violin and Victor Burbidge on piano. Conducted by Michelle Nova. This is a performance from La Nova singers' concert 'Songs of Christmas Past' at Highcliffe Castle...  moreThe Snow by Elgar, sung by La Nova singers with Anna Tyrell 1st violin, Hannah Scott 2nd violin and Victor Burbidge on piano. Conducted by Michelle Nova. This is a performance from La Nova singers' concert 'Songs of Christmas Past' at Highcliffe Castle on 14th December 2011.  

"Bright Mansions", African-American spiritual, arr. K. Lee Scott. Recorded live on Sunday, May 5, 2013, at All Saints Episcopal Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Chamber singers ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Artistic D...  more"Bright Mansions", African-American spiritual, arr. K. Lee Scott. Recorded live on Sunday, May 5, 2013, at All Saints Episcopal Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Chamber singers ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Artistic Director: Wallis Peterson. In bright mansions above Lord, I wan' t' live up yonder In bright mansions above My mother's gone to glory I wan' t' go there too Lord, I wan' t' live up yonder In bright mansions above My father's gone My sister's gone... My brother's gone ... My Savior's gone...  less

"African Lullaby" by Joan Szymko. Traditional Bantu & African American song. Recorded live on Sunday, December 7, 2014, at All Saints Episcopal Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Chamber singers ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Flo...  more"African Lullaby" by Joan Szymko. Traditional Bantu & African American song. Recorded live on Sunday, December 7, 2014, at All Saints Episcopal Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Chamber singers ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Artistic Director: Wallis Peterson, Accompanist: Gayle Giese. The familiar African American song, “Angels watching over me” is given cantus firmus treatment while a lilting African lullaby, "Abiyoyo" gently sways around it. The Bantu song, "Abiyoyo" is traditionally sung at bedtime as a song to entrance night time monsters into a dancing state; mother and father can then chase the monsters away so baby can safely sleep. Abiyoyo, Abiyoyo, Abiyoyo- yo-yo-yo-yo -yo-yo All night, all day, Angels watching over me, my Lord All night,all day, Angels watching over me  less

(This post was orginally written for the Embro Thistle singers blog.)   I think sometimes we get so focused on making the music as directors and singers, we forget that the people around us have "baggage" good and bad that we need to unpack before ...

"Eu e Você", Brazilian folk song, arr. J. Edmund Hughes, piano accomp. Mary Ellen Loose. Recorded live on Friday, May 17, 2013, at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Chamber singers ensemble of the ...  more"Eu e Você", Brazilian folk song, arr. J. Edmund Hughes, piano accomp. Mary Ellen Loose. Recorded live on Friday, May 17, 2013, at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Chamber singers ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Artistic Director: Wallis Peterson, Accompanist: Gayle Giese. Ah bem, berere bem, Dei a você meu coração, Outro amor en guistar, mas foi pura ilusão, Mandei arrumar uma casa linda para, com você, meu bem morar, Sou feliz porque sei que terei você, ah, Eu e você. Ah, dear, my beloved one, I gave to you my heart Other love existed, but it was pure illusion I had a beautiful house prepared for us to live in together I am happy because I know that I will have you.  less

Exultate Chamber Choir, Thomas D. Rossin, Conductor performs Eric Whitacre's Lux Aurumque, December 2009

Aftonen Lyrics by Herman Sätherberg Composed by Hugo Alfvén Sing Around the World Conductor: Meng-Hsien PENG Performance: Müller Chamber Choir Performed at National Concert Hall, Taipei, Taiwan June 2014

"Hanerot Halalu". Traditional Hebrew chant, arr. Pnina Inbar. Recorded live on December 8, 2013, at All Saints Episcopal Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Chamber singers ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Artistic Director...  more"Hanerot Halalu". Traditional Hebrew chant, arr. Pnina Inbar. Recorded live on December 8, 2013, at All Saints Episcopal Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Chamber singers ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Artistic Director: Wallis Peterson. Hanerot halalu, anu madlikin Al hanisim ve'al hanifla'ot Ve'al hateshu'ot, ve'al hamilchamot She'asita la'avoteinu Bayamim haheim bazman hazeh Al yedei kohanecha hak'doshim. These Chanukah lights we kindle In honor of the miracles, the wonders And salvation wrought and wars You fought, for our fathers, In days of yore and in present time By the hands of Your holy priests.  less

We’re a small group of experienced and enthusiastic singers who enjoy the challenge of performing a varied repertoire of music spanning four centuries and including works by contemporary composers. We’re dedicated to making a beautiful sound together in a...  moreWe’re a small group of experienced and enthusiastic singers who enjoy the challenge of performing a varied repertoire of music spanning four centuries and including works by contemporary composers. We’re dedicated to making a beautiful sound together in a Choir where every voice counts.  

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